The International Federation of Nurse Anesthetists: 10 years later.

In 1978, 2 European nurse anesthetists attended the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA). Their interest in international cooperation among nurse anesthetists and AANA's agreement planted the seed for what would later become the International Federal of Nurse Anesthetists (IFNA). In this article we describe the history, philosophy, objectives, and functions of the IFNA. We also address the role of a nurse anesthetist worldwide, educational and research activities, and the importance of networking with other organizations. The article concludes with steps toward globalization of the profession and the future of the IFNA.

The International Federation of Nurse Anesthetists: its role in the globalization of nurse anesthesia education and practice.

Since its beginning in 1989, the International Federation of Nurse Anesthetists (IFNA) has had as its major goal in the advancement of educational standards and practices that support and enhance patient care and safety. This article highlights the development of the IFNA, its purpose, and its structure. Educational and practice standards are discussed and quality assurance in international education highlighted.

The International Federation of Nurse Anesthetists (IFNA), an introduction.

An introduction to the IFNA, its objectives and relationships. The definition, as in the IFNA by laws of nurse anesthetist and a lsit on IFNA member countries and different practice settings are discussed.